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Rutherford County Landfill is the county landfill just outside Murfreesboro for final disposal of trash; both residents and commercial haulers use it. The site handles large volumes, so think big trucks and rolling mounds of compacted garbage rather than a small drop-off center.
Drive in and you’ll likely see a scale and an entrance booth where vehicles pause before entering - tipping fees are charged by weight, so most vehicles are weighed. The working face and large berms of compacted waste are visible from the access road, and commercial loads are accepted (usually with different rates than residential). Expect to pull onto the scale more than once-once in, then again after unloading-so allow a bit of time for the whole visit.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loose material before getting there; windy days turn an open truck into a mess quickly.
- Plan for weekend congestion: Saturdays and spring-cleanup weekends tend to have lines, so arrive early if possible.
- Have paperwork or identification handy if seeking residential rates or clarifications, and keep load contents separated so unloading goes faster.
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